Facebook researchers published a paper in July on training an AI assistant using the wildly popular video game Minecraft. Their "virtual assistant bot" is available for people to download, and will ...

When a group of AI researchers started using Minecraft to simulate cellular growth, even they were startled by the sophistication of the structures—such as a jungle temple with a fully-functioning ...

Engineers at Facebook have created a Minecraft assistant to help you with some of the menial tasks involved in the sandbox builder. The helper, which spawns and works alongside you in the game, can be ...